Curve Digital acquired by Catalis, forms UK powerhouse with Kuju Entertainment
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
The Catalis Group announced today that it has acquired leading independent games publisher and developer Curve Digital. Catalis is backed by Private Equity and the parent company of Kuju Entertainment and Testronic.
With the acquisition, a new group has formed within Catalis known as Curve Digital Entertainment. This will be comprised of Curve Digital Publishing as well as Kuju Entertainment, the latter of which encompasses the Zoe Mode and Headstrong Games studios. Kuju is said to be working on titles for Nintendo, Activision, Ubisoft, and more.
Catalis CEO Dominic Wheatley is leading the way on the new UK games powerhouse. Stuart Dinsey, a major investor in Curve Digital at its formation, will be Chairman of the Curve Digital Entertainment group.
More: Curve Digital, Kuju Entertainment
Footage of Super Mario Maker’s new Southwest Air Adventure Event Course
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
A few hours ago, Super Mario Maker added the new Southwest Air Adventure Event Course. Check out a full playthrough of the stage below.
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Another Ghost Song gameplay video
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
Last week, shared another gameplay video for Ghost Song. You can find it below.
For those that are interested in music, head past the break for a pair of OST samples.
More: Ghost Song, indie, Old Moon Games
The Adventures of Bayou Billy Wii U Virtual Console trailer
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The Adventures of Bayou Billy will be available on the North American Wii U Virtual Console starting tomorrow. Take a look at the official trailer below.
FreezeME still planned for Wii U, no release date yet
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
FreezeME hit Steam last month, but we’re still waiting on the Wii U version to launch. The good news is that the eShop version is still in the cards, and it could come soon. There’s just no release at the moment. We’ll just need to be patient!
The official FreezeME Twitter account posted the following earlier today:
For those asking FreezeME is still coming to Wii U (and will do it soon) but I don't have a confirmed release date (1/2)
— FreezeME (@RNC_FreezeMe) January 6, 2016
and won't make any announcements on that platform until that happens. Bear with me I'm working as hard as I can but I'm a solo dev :p
— FreezeME (@RNC_FreezeMe) January 6, 2016
Super Mario Maker – Southwest Air Adventure course, Sky Pop costume now live
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Another new Event Course and costume are now live in Super Mario Maker. After completing Southwest Air Adventure, players will receive the Sky Pop outfit.
Here’s an overview of the course:
“Take to the skies through an adventure course designed by Mario fans from Southwest Airlines! Clear it, and you’ll unlock an exclusive Mystery Mushroom costume based on the Sky Pop airline from Super Mario Land!”
And a video showing the Sky Pop costume:
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Shovel Knight pre-orders back up on Amazon
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The Shovel Knight amiibo can once again be pre-ordered on Amazon. To get in a reservation, visit the product page here.
The Shovel Knight amiibo launches on Friday.
More: Amazon, Amiibo, pre-order, Shovel Knight
Wii U surpasses 3 million units sold in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 47 Comments
With the latest sales numbers reported by Media Create, we’ve learned that Wii U has now sold over three million units in Japan. The sales tracker has the console at around 3,020,662 units lifetime in the territory. Wii U launched in Japan back in December 2012, so it took around three years to reach this latest milestone.
More: Japan, Media Create, sales
Amazon: Shovel Knight on Wii U for $20
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
The Wii U version of Shovel Knight (retail) is on sale again over at Amazon
You can save $5 on the game, bringing the price down to $20. The same deal doesn’t apply to 3DS sadly!
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Japan’s best-selling 3DS eShop games of 2015
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Data has come in revealing the best-selling Japanese 3DS eShop games of 2015. We have information for card software, download only titles, and Virtual Console releases. The full results are posted below.
Card software
01. Monster Hunter X
02. Yokai Watch Busters: White Dog Squad
03. Fire Emblem if
04. Yokai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team
05. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
06. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
07. Rhythm Tengoku The ? Best +
08. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
09. Yokai Watch 2: Shinuchi
10. Picross 3D 2
11. Dragon Quest VIII
12. Etrian Mystery Dungeon
13. Gyakuten Saiban 123: Wright Selection
14. Super Smash Bros.
15. Monster Hunter 4G
16. Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX
17. Dai Gyakuten Saiban
18. Fantasy Life LINK!
19. Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
20. Rune Factory 4
21. Mario Kart 7
22. Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
23. Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
24. Assassination Classroom
25. Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
